Tottenham v Everton | Premier League final day LIVE
- Roberto de Zerbi's side clinch 1-0 win to survive
- West Ham unable to avoid relegation despite 3-0 win over Leeds
- 43' GOAL! Palhinha prods home for Spurs [TOT 1-0 EVE]
- 67' GOAL! Castellanos puts West Ham ahead [WHU 1-0 LEE]
- 79' GOAL Bowen smashes second for Hammers [WHU 2-0 LEE]
- 90+4' GOAL! Wilson smashes third for Hammers [WHU 3-0 LEE]
- Gary Neville ‘furious’ after Tottenham v Everton second half delayed: ‘It’s not good enough’
Bowen sees himself staying at West Ham next season in Championship
21:50 , Jack Rathborn
Some more from the West Ham captain, who tells Sky: “It’s not something that has just happened and is fresh, especially the last few seasons, ultimately this season we haven’t been good enough.
“I’m under contract here, I’ve been here six and a half years, we’ve had some high moments, but this low moment outweighs everything. There are going to be rumours, talk, nonsense out there.
“Ultimately what I see getting this club back in the Premier League, that’s where it deserves to be. This is a really low moment, we have to bounce back. It has to be in the Premier League, I’ve had some good moments, this is difficult. You never know what the future holds, but for me, I want to see this club back in the Premier League, right now my vision is to get this club back in the Premier League.
“Go away, not enjoy time off, you’ll never enjoy time off after the season we’ve had. Stay with your family, loved ones. Recover well. Prepare well. Come back in and get promoted. It’s as simple as that.”
'A huge blow'
21:30 , Alan Smith
Leeds head coach Daniel Farke on West Ham’s relegation: "You feel for your colleague, especially for a club to go down after such a long run at the top level, it's a huge blow.
"I've never had this feeling with an established Premier League side to go down, it must feel even worse. For such a big club, a big name and big history, you feel for them."
De Zerbi looks forward
21:00 , Alan Smith
"Next season we have to build a top, top, top team,” he tells Sky. “We don't have to change too many players in our squad but we have to bring in some first level players."
Moyes on West Ham relegation
20:30 , Alan Smith
On former club West Ham being relegated, the Everton manager tells Match of the Day: "I'm really sad for them because there are a lot of great people who work behind the scenes there. A long part of the season we weren't sure if it was Nottingham Forest, West Ham or Tottenham - I thought all three were too strong to go down."
'The best performance'
20:00 , Alan Smith
"We worked well but I'm lucky because we have a lot of big players,” Roberto De Zerbi tells Sky Sports. “You can see the game today and see that under big pressure they played fantastic with the ball. Maybe it was the best performance in my time here.
"It was an incredible game. The football was nice because if you give your best then the results will come. I suffered a lot through the game but my life is so nice because of the pressure in football. Without that pressure it would not be nice."
'A horrible place to be'
19:30 , Alan Smith
Some more from Bowen, speaking to Sky Sports: "It's a horrible place to be. Football gives you so many good moments but relegation, it hurts. We did enough today in terms of our result but we haven't done it consistently enough across the season to pick up the points and we found ourselves in this position."
On where things have gone wrong: "You can pinpoint many different things but, ultimately, when you go out on the pitch, its about players turning up when things aren't going well and picking up better results.
"Last season we were in a similar situation and were able to wriggle out of it, this season we haven't. It's not something that has just happened and is fresh. The last couple of seasons we have been below the standard. Ultimately, this season we haven't been good enough and we've paid the biggest price."
'It was embarrassing'
19:02 , Alan Smith
Micky van de Ven was relieved to see Spurs stay up but, speaking to the BBC, was not couching his assessment of the season as a whole.
"It is unacceptable that the last game we played this season we play for relegation. This club has some unbelievable players. It was embarrassing to let it come to the final day but we did it and that is what is important," he says.
"To be honest I was more emotional at the end of the final whistle, it has been a tough season for me personally as well. I played almost every game and I have suffered a lot, the emotions are really happy and we must not let it happen again."
'Disrespectful to talk of future'
18:52 , Alan Smith
"It's still very, very raw,” West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen tells BBC. “Talking about futures is disrespectful to the club, the fans, everything like that. This club deserves to be in the Premier League. Our aim now is to get this club back into the Premier League.
Pressed on whether he will remain at the club next season, he adds: “It's disrespectful to everyone to start talking about that. I want this club to be in the Premier League. It's a club that means so much to me and has given me so much so my vision is to get this club back in the Premier League."
'A moment just to feel sadness'
18:42 , Alan Smith
Nuno, on Sky: “It’s a tough day for us, especially our fans. We knew it was going to be difficult. We did our part but it didn’t happen. It’s not the moment to ask [where it went wrong], this moment is just to feel the sadness. We had a tough mission. The boys tried it. At least we finished with dignity at our home with a win but it doesn’t take away the sadness.”
'Just a goal'
18:31 , Alan Smith
Joao Palhinha, in conversation with Sky Sports, sums up the relief among Spurs players.
"It's an amazing feeling after a really tough season,” he says. "A lot of things happened this season but we showed today what we can do. After a bad season like this one we showed up as a collective and had amazing support from the fans.
"The club will grow up with this season and we know what we have to do in the future. It's a big pleasure to play here with a top coach and top team-mates. We have to celebrate even if we didn't finish the position we deserve as Tottenham."
On his goal, he adds: "It was just a goal. I just tried to help the team. I had a lot of emotions and wanted to dedicate it to my two sons and my parents."
Reaction to come
18:28 , Alan Smith
We’ll bring you all the reaction from both grounds as it filters in but reports from Stratford suggest that West Ham majority owner David Sullivan, subjected to chants from fans, left his seat before full-time.
Reaction to come
18:23 , Alan Smith
We’ll bring you all the reaction from both grounds as it filters in but reports from Stratford suggest that West Ham majority owner David Sullivan, subjected to chants from fans, left his seat before full-time.
Joy and despair
18:14 , Alan Smith
Kinsky plays key role in Spurs closing out win and securing Premier League survival
18:13 , Lawrence Ostlere at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Kinsky’s save was spectacular and feels fitting that he should play such a heroic part in the story, having been at centre of the nadir under Igor Tudor a couple of months ago, notes Lawrence Ostlere at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The outpouring of relief here is extraordinary. It really feels like Tottenham have won a trophy.
18:10 , Alan Smith
Spurs players celebrate with whatever energy they have left. The sense of relief is palpable. Everton did very, very little to trouble them this afternoon and for that they should be grateful but they also found a way to win when it was most needed and deserve some credit for that.
FULL-TIME! Tottenham Hotspur survive!
18:08 , Alan Smith
The whistle goes and Spurs are staying up, West Ham are down.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
18:08 , Alan Smith
90+11’ - Gray cuts out a cross from the right. Everton take the corner short and are unable to fashion a real opportunity.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
18:07 , Alan Smith
90+10’ - We play on but Everton could be here for another 100 minutes and not score.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
18:06 , Alan Smith
90+9’ - Tarkowski heads over and home fans want the full-time whistle as we enter added time at the end of added time.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
18:06 , Alan Smith
90+8’ - One more minute to go and Kinsky finally makes a save. It’s a brilliant one, too. George, who has been Everton’s only threat, cuts in from the left and fires a swerving attempt towards the goal. Kinsky, at full stretch, gets his right glove to it. And that should be the lot once this corner is cleared.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
18:04 , Alan Smith
90+7’ - Two minutes to go, Kinsky boots a free-kick long and the home fans are beginning to celebrate.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
18:03 , Alan Smith
90+5’ - Everton are committing some men forward and Alcaraz heads a half chance wide following Coleman’s outswinging cross from the right. There is a huge sigh of relief when the ball drifts off target.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
18:00 , Alan Smith
90+3’ - The first three of the nine have passed by without event. At West Ham the players are on the pitch waiting for news but the mood, it appears, is growing increasingly dark.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:57 , Alan Smith
90’ - Dragusin is on for the final few moments here. There will be NINE minutes added on though!
GOAL! West Ham 3-0 Leeds (Wilson, 90+4)
17:57 , Alan Smith
Wilson adds another but it does little to change the narrative.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:56 , Alan Smith
89’ - Danso is down again with a minor head injury after being clattered by Tarkowski, who is booked.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:55 , Alan Smith
88’ - They won’t. Garner’s cross is cleared. Then Danso goes down holding his hip, prompting a delay.
They are into the final seconds at West Ham, who will win but are still set to be relegated.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:54 , Alan Smith
88’ - Spence concedes a corner off George. They couldn’t, could they?
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:53 , Alan Smith
86’ - More Everton possession that goes sideways until... Tyrique George breaks through down the left but, instead of trying to finish past Kinsky, he attempts to play a sideways pass and Spurs breathe an absolutely massive sight of relief when the danger is cut out.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:51 , Alan Smith
84’ - And now a triple change for Everton. Beto, Alcaraz and , for the 435th and final time, Coleman are on. Barry, Dewsbury-Hall and Iroegbunam are off.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:49 , Alan Smith
82’ - Spurs’ third and fourth changes of the afternoon see Maddison and Gray on for Bentancur and Gallagher.
West Ham vent anger at David Sullivan with relegation imminent
17:48 , Jack Rathborn
Tempered celebrations from Jarrod Bowen who drills in West Ham's second, writes Will Castle at the London Stadium.
They are completing their half of the assignment. But as things stand, they're still going down and comfortably. That may have been the skipper's final goal in claret and blue.
West Ham fans using the final few minutes of their Premier League status to target the ownership. "David Sullivan, we're coming for you."
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:47 , Alan Smith
80’ - Sarr is booked after cutting in from the right and taking an embarrassing dive when trying to buy a penalty.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:45 , Alan Smith
78’ - We’re now observing another spell of Everton possession that appears to be going nowhere in particular.
GOAL! West Ham 2-0 Leeds (Bowen, 80)
17:43 , Alan Smith
And now West Ham are 2-0 in front thanks to Bowen’s breakaway finish from a tight angle. They have done their bit but their top-flight status is now almost entirely in the hands of Everton.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:42 , Alan Smith
75’ - Spurs win a corner that Porro plays too deep. It breaks to Kolo Muani from range and he drives harmlessly wide.
West Ham 1-0 Leeds
17:41 , Alan Smith
The Hammers continue to lead but they are into the 80th minute - five later than the action at Spurs because of that technology delay.
West Ham 1-0 Leeds
17:41 , Alan Smith
The Hammers continue to lead but they are into the 80th minute - five later than the action at Spurs because of that technology delay.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:40 , Alan Smith
73’ - Those Spurs changes: Tel and Richarlison are off, Kolo Muani and Sarr are on.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:38 , Alan Smith
71’ - Now for another drinks’ break and Spurs will also make a couple of substitutions.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:38 , Alan Smith
70’ - Twenty minutes to go and Everton still look no closer to fashioning a shot on target, nevermind score twice to send their opponents down, despite gaining more possession.
Despite their relative degree of comfort, Spurs fans may hear the increasing number of anxious groans coming from their fans as they cede a little (but not too much) territory.
West Ham seize deserved lead and wait on Everton favour
17:36 , Will Castle at the London Stadium
West Ham have been far better since the restart and now how something to show for it, notes Will Castle at the London Stadium.
They lead the game they have to win through Taty Castellanos. Now they require a miracle turnaround five miles away.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:34 , Alan Smith
67’ - Though just as I type that, Dewsbury-Hall wins a corner via Danso. Garner trots across to deliver it and Kinsky gets a limp hand on it. Everton recycle the ball but Spence, who has been quite good, makes an interception.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:33 , Alan Smith
66’ - Spurs need not panic yet because this has been their most comfortable performance of the season. That is mostly down to Everton’s complete absence of impetus, of course, but until the visitors kick into life Spurs can watch the minutes tick by.
GOAL! West Ham 1-0 Leeds
17:30 , Alan Smith
Taty gives the Hammers hope with a goal from a corner at London Stadium.
How does that impact Spurs? Everton need to score twice...
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:28 , Alan Smith
62’ - Double Everton change as O’Brien and Rohl are off, Armstrong and George are on.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:26 , Alan Smith
58’ - There is nothing of note occurring on the pitch at THS now and that will suit Spurs and their fans just fine.
Everton must score twice and West Ham must find a way past Leeds for them to go down. The problem for the Hammers is they seem to be rarely threatening in their match with the Toffees have not brought a sweat out of Kinsky yet.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:26 , Alan Smith
58’ - There is nothing of note occurring on the pitch at THS now and that will suit Spurs and their fans just fine.
Everton must score twice and West Ham must find a way past Leeds for them to go down. The problem for the Hammers is they seem to be rarely threatening in their match with the Toffees have not brought a sweat out of Kinsky yet.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:23 , Alan Smith
55’ - Palhinha is down following a meaty challenge from Garner. The VAR has a quick look but nothing is given and play continues with an Everton throw-in. The Everton midfielder then comes over to see if his opponent is OK. He is fine to continue, though is moving a little gingerly.
Gary Neville ‘furious’ after Tottenham v Everton second half delayed: ‘It’s not good enough’
17:22 , Jack Rathborn
“Why have they kicked off there if they're synchronising it? I don't think a football match should be stopped for this,” said Gary Neville on
“This is not good enough, I get you have technical problems. The fans are booing, and rightly so. I'm furious with this, not just because it's the last game of the season, sporting integrity.
“There's an element of always kicking off together when you're fighting for something. It's absolutely ridiculous, it's a warm day today, but it could be Winter and -2 with players walking around. It's not good enough.” Full story:
Gary Neville ‘furious’ after Spurs v Everton delayed: ‘It’s not good enough’
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:21 , Alan Smith
52’ - Everton have a larger share of possession now but they do not look likely to do much of note with it, going from one side to the other.
Spurs fans are sounding quite positive at the moment.
At West Ham they are approaching the hour and it remains scoreless.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:15 , Alan Smith
48’ - Spence has a pot shot that bounces awkwardly in front of Pickford and the England goalkeeper is lucky that his spill goes out for a corner rather than over his line or towards a Spurs player looking for the rebound.
The ensuing corner is cleared but Spurs attack again and Porro wins another corner.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:14 , Alan Smith
47’ - Mykolenko appears to concede the most obvious of corner kicks in front of the assistant referee whose tech was playing up but he somehow says goal kick. That does not go down well among the home fans.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:13 , Alan Smith
47’ - Dewsbury-Hall has been moved into a more attacking role for Everton but there are no changes in personnel.
West Ham waste glorious chance against Leeds
17:13 , Will Castle at the London Stadium
West Ham's first chance of the second half comes inside two minutes, and it's their best of the game, reports Will Castle at the London Stadium.
Taty Castellanos is played through but can't get a meaningful shot away under the pressure of Leeds bodies. Encouraging, at the least.
Restarted! Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:12 , Alan Smith
We’re underway again - following an interminable delay because of a malfunction with one of the assistant referee’s technology - and Spurs are 45 minutes, plus added time, away from surviving while sending their neighbours down to the Championship.
West Ham’s game restarted five minutes ago.
Restarted! Spurs 1-0 Everton
17:06 , Alan Smith
We’re underway again and Spurs are 45 minutes, plus added time, away from surviving while sending their neighbours down to the Championship.
There appear to have been no half-time changes.
17:01 , Alan Smith
The mood at West Ham could turn dark should these scorelines remain the same in the second half and so far there is no sign of former manager Moyes doing them a favour up the road.
HALF-TIME! Spurs 1-0 Everton
16:52 , Alan Smith
As it stands Spurs are staying up.
The only way they get relegated from here is if Everton find several new gears in the second period and their hosts melt in the heat.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium erupts after Palhinha’s goal
16:51 , Lawrence Ostlere after Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
The roar when Spurs scored was the loudest noise I’ve heard in a long time, a visceral outpouring, notes Lawrence Ostlere after Tottenham Hotspur Stadium exploded thanks to Joao Palhinha’s goal.
Tottenham fans know they are very, very close to the nightmare being over. For this season, anyway.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
16:51 , Alan Smith
45+4’ - A break in play for Mykolenko to receive some treatment after his foot is caught by Spence when trying to hook the ball upfield.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
16:48 , Alan Smith
45+1’ - The goal was Spurs’ 14th attempt of the half but their first on target. Not that any statistic beyond the scoreline matters to them this evening.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
16:47 , Alan Smith
45’ - There will be four added minutes. On Sky, Gary Neville describes Everton’s performance so far as “awful” and that is no exaggeration whatsoever.
A brief VAR check, looking whether Bentancur has committed a foul in the box, passes by with no recommendation of a penalty.
Spurs 1-0 Everton
16:46 , Alan Smith
44’ - It comes from a deep Tel corner which Palhinha initially heads against the post. He composes himself quickly, though, to prod a rebound towards goal. Pickford gets a foot to it but it trickles over the line and Spurs are in front and, as it stands, sit four points clear of the Hammers, who are heading down.
GOAL! Spurs 1-0 Everton (Palhinha)
16:44 , Alan Smith
Is it over the line? The referee’s technology says yes and Spurs are ahead through an unlikely source!
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:42 , Alan Smith
41’ - Rohl concedes another pointless foul by shoving Gallagher in the bank down Spurs’ left flank in a position that looks inviting for Porro to deliver a bit of magic.
Alas his cross is punched away by Pickford.
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:41 , Alan Smith
39’ - Porro advances down the right, finding Spence in front of him before receiving a return pass. He crosses deep to Tel but his shot is blocked by the crown of Tarkowski’s head.
Still scoreless...
16:38 , Alan Smith
at the London Stadium too, though it sounds like West Ham are just about edging a tense encounter.
Who blinks first?
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:36 , Alan Smith
35’ - Another good, good chance for Danso. Porro sends a corner towards the penalty spot and the big defender has a free header that he directs straight at Pickford. It’s a poor finish from a glorious opportunity.
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:36 , Alan Smith
34’ - Better from Everton as Ndiaye evades two challenges and then wins a corner that is cleared.
West Ham struggling at home to Leeds
16:35 , Will Castle at the London Stadium
The tempo of this has dropped somewhat in the past few minutes, as has the noise-level from the home crowd, writes Will Castle at the London Stadium.
Instead it's the Leeds fans that can be heard, whose playlist of chants includes "[insert Championship team] away, ole ole" and "we're only here, to take the p***".
With their survival long secured, Leeds have nothing on the line today and they're loving it.
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:31 , Alan Smith
30’ - That dip in energy Lawrence mentions has approached, it seems. Spurs now play it across the back with a little less zip, though Everton’s pressure is hardly piping hot.
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:29 , Alan Smith
25’ - We’re back underway and Everton, suddenly, do something positive. They win a throw via Dewsbury-Hall, Mykolenko goes long but Gallagher gets rid. Everton come back at the hosts though and you can now hear some anguish from the stands.
Drinks at Spurs after fiery start from hosts
16:27 , Lawrence Ostlere at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Spurs have begun this game full of intent and intensity, but they’ve nothing to show for it at the mid-half drinks break, notes Lawrence Ostlere at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
In this heat, that energy will surely dip at some point later in this half.
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:24 , Alan Smith
23’ - Everton have been really poor, looking every bit the team with nothing to play for.
Spence sends in a vicious cross from the right that Pickford does well to save with Richarlison waiting to try and finish.
Now for a drink break.
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:22 , Alan Smith
20’ - Van de Ven and Rohl go into a 50-50 and Everton are given a free kick but the Spurs player looks to be in quite a bit of pain, rolling along the turf.
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:21 , Alan Smith
19’ - Now it’s Rohl’s turn to concede a foul, tripping Palhinha a few yards inside the Everton half.
The hectic start has been replaced by something a little more controlled but Spurs remain in control.
Hammers escape after Disasi error early against Leeds
16:19 , Will Castle at the London Stadium
The West Ham faithful have begun the afternoon in full voice but Leeds just had a golden chance to strip them of their belief, reports Will Castle at the London Stadium.
After Axel Disasi dispossessed is in his own final third by Lukas Nmecha, the ball is drilled back into the German, now on the edge of the six-yard box - but it bounces off his shin and goes well wide.
A huge let-off for the Hammers and Disasi, who is looking to leave a positive lasting memory before his loan comes to an end.
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:18 , Alan Smith
17’ - Spurs have had eight attempts but zero on target so far.
Meanwhile, Tel is fouled again by O’Brien and if it continues like this do not rule out Moyes bringing Coleman on instead of risking his team going down to 10 men.
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:15 , Alan Smith
13’ - Spurs continue to dominate. O’Brien picks up the afternoon’s first yellow for pulling the shirt of Tel. From the free kick, Palhinha wastes a great chance from the corner of the six-yard box, smashing over with his right shin having gotten his footwork all wrong.
On the sidelines Coleman appears to be having a row with someone on the Spurs bench and the fourth official is stepping in to calm things down.
16:13 , Alan Smith
It remains scoreless between West Ham and Leeds
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:11 , Alan Smith
11’ - From that corner Danso sees an initial header blocked and he then snaps his rebound wide. It should have at least been on target.
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:10 , Alan Smith
10’ - It’s presently all Spurs. Udogie makes a menacing foray forward before another foray forward ends with Spence, wearing a peculiar looking mask to protect his injured face, wins a corner.
Everton are not quite at it so far.
Spurs fans build atmosphere to boost survival hopes
16:08 , Lawrence Ostlere at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
That might have been the loudest rendition of “When the Spurs Go Marching In” ever in this stadium, Lawrence Ostlere points out before kick-off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Certainly, there hasn’t been a more consequential game since this ground opened seven years ago. It’s deafening here in these early minutes, too.
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:07 , Alan Smith
6’ - Some decent intent from Spurs now. Gallagher drives forward, Porro then tries to be positive before the move breaks down with Everton concdeding a throw. From it there is a scramble in the box and Gallagher, who looks well up for this, swings a difficult chance into the side-netting.
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:06 , Alan Smith
4’ - Porro takes the free, driving it in at pace towards a cluster in the box. Tarkowski meets it, heading the ball out for a corner.
Tel sends that set-piece long towards Richarlison, who wins his header but cannot direct anything on target. After a bit of ping pong, Everton clear.
This has been a frantic but bitty start with no discernible pattern to the play yet.
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:04 , Alan Smith
3’ - Bentancur wins a free kick 25 yards out, taken down by Ndiaye after the Spurs man made a smart interception.
Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:03 , Alan Smith
2’ - There is nothing to concern Spurs from Dewsbury-Hall’s delivery.
We're underway! Spurs 0-0 Everton
16:02 , Alan Smith
1’ - The visitors get underway, pump it long and win a corner after 20 seconds via a block from Udogie.
Almost time
15:56 , Alan Smith
The players are in the tunnel, some Spurs players are holding their children, and we’re moments away from a defining couple of hours.
West Ham fans relaxed on final day of season
15:56 , Will Castle at the London Stadium
Tottenham fans have been losing sleep over the possibility of relegation today, writes Will Castle at the London Stadium.
But some Hammers seem more at peace with the fact such an outcome is far more probable for them.
Caught in a lift with a few home supporters heading to the nosebleeds, one jokes: “Glad we’re going up for once.” Another replies: “That’s next year, mate.”
De Zerbi's pre-match thoughts
15:54 , Alan Smith
Roberto De Zerbi speaking to Sky Sports: "I believe in my players, they are good players, good guys. They know everything. Today we have to play the game with our qualities,and values.
"The fans are incredible, we have to play for them and to keep our energy just on this game. It's already very tough to stay focused on this game. We have to play a normal game with everything we need."
West Ham stars set for final appearances in claret and blue
15:53 , Will Castle at the London Stadium
Barring a seismic turn of events, this will be last time the majority of today’s West Ham starters play for these fans, notes Will Castle at the London Stadium.
Crysencio Summerville, Mateus Fernandes and Konstantinos Mavropanos - who was just given his player of the season award - will be expected to leave.
So to may captain Jarrod Bowen and manager Nuno Espírito Santo, if their former boss David Moyes can’t do them a huge favour.
Romero present
15:53 , Alan Smith
Cristian Romero IS at the stadium for today’s game following tales of him potentially skipping his team’s decider to watch his former side in Argentina play instead. The injured defender was seen pitchside with Dejan Kulusevski and he also gave De Zerbi a hug.
Romero present
15:40 , Alan Smith
Cristian Romero IS at the stadium for today’s game following tales of him potentially skipping his team’s decider to watch his former side in Argentina play instead. The injured defender was seen pitchside with Dejan Kulusevski and he also gave De Zerbi a hug.
Hammers up against it to swap places with Spurs on final day
15:34 , Will Castle at the London Stadium
West Ham know the odds going into this final day are firmly against them, writes Will Castle at the London Stadium.
Everything has to go their way, both here against Leeds and six miles away in N17. But their fans can take some encouragement from the Hammers' status as final-day specialists.
They've lost just one of their last 19 Premier League curtain-closers, which came in 2010/11 - the last time they suffered the drop.
Thirty minutes to go...
15:30 , Alan Smith
and the nerves will be nearing their peak. Should West Ham score early, scenes a couple of miles north could quickly become a lot more anxious. And is there a chance West Ham, knowing they are odds-on to go down, play with a little more freedom early on?
Spurs fans' welcome
15:15 , Alan Smith
Outside the THS there have been fairly raucous scenes - thousands of Spurs fans welcoming the team bus, keen to underline the magnitude of it all.
Farewell to Coleman
15:01 , Alan Smith
It may be lost among the top story of Spurs v West Ham but Seamus Coleman will be hoping to make 435th and final appearance for Everton this afternoon. The club captain, arguably the Premier League’s greatest bargain transfer, is among the substitutes.
Seamus. 💙#TOTEVE pic.twitter.com/k8svRzqKTh
— Everton (@Everton) May 24, 2026
Confirmed starting XIs: West Ham v Leeds
14:49 , Alan Smith
West Ham XI: Hermansen; Walker-Peters, Disasi, Mavropanos, Diouf; Soucek, Fernandes; Summerville, Bowen, Pablo; Taty.
Leeds XI: Darlow; Bogle, Justin, Rodon, Struijk; Bijol, Ampadu; Tanaka, Aaronson, Nmecha; Calvert-Lewin.
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